Fluther 101. Care to add to the curriculum?

I’d like this question to be an introduction to new Jellies.

I suggest two methods of answer:
*Give a tip, advice or heads up on something it took you awhile to catch on to.
*Post an answer that gives a newbie insight into your persona.

Of course, you can combine the two, or you can make up your own flippin rules, I’m easy lax.

Try to keep it timely, as I’d like to be able to refer a new Jelly to this thread 6 months from now and have them learn from it.

I think this question reflects my persona aptly, so I’ll give a word of practical advice:
“Don’t be quick to the draw responding to a comment made by another member, regardless how inflammatory it seems. Watch what the other members reply. Otherwise, you could be branded, and a burnt butt takes a hell of a long time to heal!”
Welcome, and have fun!